{"id":11964,"date":"2026-11-07T16:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T16:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/eric-chelles-double-role-is-nff-jeopardising-nigerias-afcon-and-olympic-dreams\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T16:45:53","slug":"eric-chelles-double-role-is-nff-jeopardising-nigerias-afcon-and-olympic-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/eric-chelles-double-role-is-nff-jeopardising-nigerias-afcon-and-olympic-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Chelle&#8217;s Double Role: Is NFF Jeopardising Nigeria&#8217;s AFCON And Olympic Dreams?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can one coach successfully manage two national teams when their crucial fixtures clash?<br \/>The NFF\u2019s decision to hand Eric Chelle responsibility for both the Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles has come under scrutiny following the scheduling clash between Nigeria\u2019s AFCON and Olympic qualifying fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>In this edition of Complete Sports, we examine the implications of Chelle\u2019s double role and whether the NFF\u2019s decision is putting Nigeria\u2019s ambitions on both fronts at risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eric Chelle Facing Fixtures Dilemma Ahead Of 2027 AFCON, 2028 Olympics Qualifiers<\/strong><br \/>* Was appointing Chelle as U-23 head coach alongside his job as Super Eagles gaffer a mistake?<br \/>* Which national team should Chelle prioritise due to the fixtures clash?<br \/>* Should the NFF appoint a permanent Olympic Eagles coach?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/super-eagles-players-eric-chelle-must-consider-ahead-of-tanzania-double-header\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Eagles: Players Eric Chelle Must Consider Ahead Of Tanzania Double-Header<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your take? Can Chelle effectively manage both teams, or has the NFF taken on an unnecessary gamble?<br \/>Share your thoughts in the comment section!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the Super Falcons have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA women\u2019s rankings. Is this a worrying sign of declining standards or merely a temporary setback?<\/p>\n<p>Join us on Complete Sports as we discuss these pressing issues surrounding Nigerian football.<\/p>\n<p>Share your thoughts in the comment section!<\/p>\n<h3>USEFUL LINKS<\/h3>\n<p>AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Names 25-Man Super Eagles Squad For Tanzania Double-Header<br \/>\u2705 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/afcon-2027q-chelle-names-25-man-super-eagles-squad-for-tanzania-double-header\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/afcon-2027q-chelle-names-25-man-super-eagles-squad-for-tanzania-double-header\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Galatasaray Confirm Successful Surgery For Osimhen<br \/>\u2705 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/galatasaray-confirm-successful-surgery-for-osimhen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/galatasaray-confirm-successful-surgery-for-osimhen\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to LIKE \ud83d\udc4d, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE \ud83d\udd14 for more in-depth football coverage and Nigerian talent spotlights!<\/p>\n<h3>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<br \/>\ud83d\udd17 Follow Complete Sports Nigeria<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/completesportstv\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/completesportstv<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udc26 X (Twitter): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x.com\/CompleteSportNG\">https:\/\/www.x.com\/CompleteSportNG<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udce9 WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaApEQzADTOFY3dUr41U\">https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaApEQzADTOFY3dUr41U<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udce7 Telegram: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/completesports\">https:\/\/t.me\/completesports<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/completesportsnigeria\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/completesportsnigeria<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/completesportsnigeria\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/completesportsnigeria<\/a><br \/>\ud83c\udfb5 TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@completesportsnigeria\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@completesportsnigeria<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcbc LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/complete-sports-nigeria\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/complete-sports-nigeria<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udccc Pinterest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/completesportsnigeria\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/completesportsnigeria<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udd0a Sound Cloud: <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/completesports\">https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/completesports<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcf1 Download the Complete Sports App<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83c\udf4e Apple App Store: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/complete-sports\/id1465658390\">https:\/\/www.apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/complete-sports\/id1465658390<\/a><br \/>\ud83e\udd16 Google Play Store: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=io.complete.sports\">https:\/\/www.play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=io.complete.sports<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/h3>\n<p>Complete Sports is Nigeria\u2019s No1. 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